Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City prediction

Result

Final: Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Manchester City 0 (Brighton & Hove Albion won). Mel’s pick (Manchester City win 56% of the time) was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was right.

Mel’s pick

Manchester City win 56% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Brighton & Hove Albion: 21%
• Draw: 23%
• Manchester City: 56%

Projected score

Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Manchester City 2 expected goals.

Mel vs the betting line

The total is 3.5; Mel projects 2.8 goals, a lean to the under.

Recent form

Brighton & Hove Albion (5-1-2) scored 3 and allowed 0.4 goals a game over their last 5.

Manchester City (7-0-1) scored 2.6 and allowed 1.4 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Oct 31, 9:12 AM ET.

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